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VOV 122S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,400 mi
Last recorded52,400 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 122S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,400 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,535 miles

Engine has oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,289 miles

All four tyres perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,281 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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VOV 122S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VOV 122S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VOV 122S?

You can check the full history of VOV 122S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VOV 122S registered?

VOV 122S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VOV 122S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 122S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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